Modern Vespa

etiquette - parking, moving other people's scooters and bikes
culture and history

Actually - yeah. My quote at the dealer was $1200 through their insurance. I ended up paying $330. I might start putting together some notes on negotiating insurance. (I do have notes happening...I was just having code joy on the weekend so I ran away).

Created: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic37780

I'm not sure if I am supposed to be posting here or not since I saw that someone was "invited". But ...

Generic Replacement Parts:

Vespa bolts for chrome crash rails ... Do you have to order them from a dealer? Can you find them (or something that will work just as well) at an automotive store or a hardware store?
Other Vespa hardware?

Replacement tires. Different tires for different road conditions?

Accessories

Different types of scooter covers for different applications such as winter storage, windy areas, wet rainy areas, etc.

Forum related:

Question: Why do I have to keep logging in every time I visit, even though I have allowed cookies from Modern Vespa?
Answer: Our software refreshes constantly and your cookies (just like the store bought kind) have an expiration date. Unless you leave cookies on all the time, they will expire. Sorry, it’s just the way it is.

Not sure if I should keep going?

You're definitely allowed and encouraged to post here. The message you're referring to was from a couple weeks back, when only a handful of people were even aware the wiki existed. Definitely keep going!

I would like to see an article on how to properly reisntall the glove box on an ET, so that the thing still works. I have been told how to do it, but I am a visual kind of guy. I can't picture what in the heck is being described.

Zac

P.S. I used my glove box for about two months after I got the scooter, it hasn't been used in 2 years.

I would favor an article on the dastardly graphite collars on the GT/GTS exhausts

How to tell when they've left the scene, how to get more, and how to replace them

(Or that you can replace them with those brass thingamajigs, instead)

Toreador Pants!

I'm not much of a computer-head so am not sure how to do it, but in the area of 'Modifications' essentialy have a 'sticky' note with every known modification out there (or at least the common ones). It took me well over a year and a half to discover some of the cooler ones that folks do to their scooters...

I did start a generic version of such a list here:

http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic15190

and then in theory - each modification could be linked to an article (a wiki?) describing in detail how to do such a thing. Sorry, I can't supply much more effort than that right now, but I am looking forward to how this whole 'wiki' thing turns out!

Good work everyone,

Desi B.

Yeah, that's pretty much how it works. Check it out.

Modifications

A page for windshields with pros/cons and related forum links.

How about a good old fashioned glossary? How do lurkers know what a pet warmer is?

Yes that's great - was thinking same thought.

The posting by MNScooter in this thread should be an article:
http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/topic13288

Have at it: Glossary of Terms

As a new rider, one thing that I would really use would be a list of great routes to ride. Maybe it could be broken up by geographic area: like NE US, California, NW US, UK, etc.

While there might not be routes close enough for everyone, it could point out a few beautiful twisties out there for those of us who can't wait to get out and ride!

I had a go at doing one on parking - if it's not correct then please delete.

This is a subject close to my heart.
I'm working on just the thing.
Actually, I've been working on it off and on for some time now. Now that I'm layed up for the next several months, I'll guess I'll have time to complete it.
Most of it's done, and I've just received some updated information that should allow me to post something very soon.

OK. I created the article yesterday and I've been adding content as I find it and check it out.

Here: http://www.modernvespa.com/forum/wiki-riding-and-touring-routes

Enjoy.

Nice!

I added a couple of sites too.

We need an article outlining replacement battery options for Vespa models.

This NZ website for new scooter riders is a 'cracker'!
http://www.scootersurvival.co.nz

Even though we ride on the 'other' side of the road I think this could be a valuable resource for newbies to be directed to.

Link to Gen Discussion.

Can anyone update the wiki? For instance, the GTS 250 page has colors up to 2008, but none for 2009 or 2010.

Then there's the GTS 300 (non-Super - the 250 replacement in the US) - a Wiki page of its own or tacked on to one of the other two GTS pages?

Yup, anyone can update it! If you have the info, please feel free to add it; we'd appreciate it.

PM me if you have questions about formatting and editing, etc.

More articles on the fundamentals of how scooters work! Tutorials are great, but many people could use a broader understanding of how their scooters operate.

The CVT article is great.

I'm hoping to adapt a 2T vs. 4T I did for ModernBuddy.

Some others that would be nice:
Carbs and fuel injectors explained
Electrical system demystified

http://www.louis.de/_4015246d3ade211c88d8031c4062b449ac/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10042960

I know this is a five year old thread but I just watched the Bay Area [Vespa] Tech Class with Rolf and Glasseye on changing the exhaust bushing. Rolf HIGHLY recommends against the brass bushing. Says they don't expand the same way and create problems for which he's made quite a bit of money fixing other people's mistakes.

So what's the story behind resurrecting this sticky thread?

Best
Miguel

I'd like to see articles on:

• how to access and clean the carb on a GT200
  
• how to adjust the carb for replacement exhausts
  
• replacing fuel, vacuum lines and tap on GT200
  
• how to access and replace a front wheel bearing
  

It would be good if photos are uploaded to the site rather than accessed elsewhere as it's frustrating finding wiki articles where all the images have expired.

Robinm wrote: in "Is it Rude?"

I agree. We all need to lock our scoots sometime and the collective wisdom would be useful in one place.

I am going to be a new desginer.
one day ,my teacher asked us to finish some works . we could choose any subject we prefer. so i take Vespa as my first subject. In 2012,it was my first time knew about Vespa and i fall in love with her, it was GTS, even it was not belong to me.
It is 70th birthday for vespa,so that my poster title.
hope you guys like it.

Very funny.. I am trying to see but I can't think straight right now. I would like to see:

*How to work on the air filter and removing the reed valve on the air cooled scoots
*How to service the drrum brake pads on the smaller modern vespas.
*How to service the calipers and pads on the newer modern bigger Vespas.
*How to remove the carburettor and take it apart to clean it.
*How to replace the battery on the clocks that don't connect to the 'big' battery.

I know it's all been talked about and shared before but not in the form of a wiki.

How about an advice Wiki that explains in great detail how to be rad and cool?
This will be answered by yours truly...

A walk through with LOTS of photos on installing bar end weights and\or bar end mirrors.

Not sure if missed it but is there a place that lists capacities? Like oil in engine, transmission, coolant?

I know it is in my owners manual but for anyone who buys a second hand scooter it would help. I think adding a "Capacities" topic in the Maintenance section would be handy.

I know there is a lot under "mods" but I'd like to see a "tuning section" with mild, medium and wild (full race) tuning modifications.

I'm particularly looking for the Malossi head and/or cylinder modification.

My wiki article wish list is to not have any wiki leaks here on MV



SDG

How about an article on the BV 350 Hose Clamps? What years are affected? How many to buy, what sizes, how to replace them...

Love this idea.



Also, I have been going back over LX 150 Malossi 190 kit builds and still a little confused on the optimal secondary and primary gear upgrade choices.

Here are all the options for gears I am seeing:

Malossi 18/45 Primary Gears (Straight cut)
Polini 17/44 Primary Gears
Malossi SECONDARY GEARS 16/42
Vespa 15/42 Secondary gear (LX 125)

Can someone confirm that the order of best performance gain would be :

Polini 17/44
and a 15/42 secondary from an LX 125?

Thanks

Sorrhttp://modernvespa.com/forum/topic26933ry

Your link's messed up, Max. Try this: Sorry.